January 18th--anyone going

Blatham -- Hello. Thanks for the guidelines and for introducing me to Able2know. I am trying to learn to navigate it properly right now. So far, so good...if you get this message, that is. joanlee11 from Abuzz

WELCOME, Joanlee11 aka Jo! I think you will like it here and we are so happy you could join us!

I'm not sure if anybody has mentioned it, but most of the airlines are discounting their fares, and it's a good time to travel to Washington DC. Good luck! c.i.

Joan!!! Welcome indeed!

Let me know if you need any assistance. But it's pretty smooth sailing around in here once you get a bit familiar.

ci

Thanks kindly for the travel advisory. Do you think I'd have any trouble getting across the border with a box of aged tomatoes and an industrial-strength slingshot?

Well it is official!

I sent out my check to reserve a seat on a bus to DC!

I hope to see a few of the "Pack" there.

I saw the air fare from San Jose, CA, to Washington DC for $99 each way. Now, that's a great bargain! c.i.

With respect, he has made a case, and repeatedly. That you do not accept them does not mean he has not laid out his reasons.

You may not be among them, but it is clear to me that there are some for whom no reason or evidence would be enough. The only pertinent fact for them is that Bush advocates it, which puts them automatically and unthinkingly against it.

This works for anything. It really doesn't matter what the issue is.

Indeed, tres, I've had the same thought.

Granted. But in fairness, I think the reverse is also true...that there are those for whom any evidence would suffice to go to war, and who would support Bush wrongness notwithstanding.

People supporting Bush think we are against him because we don't like him. No; that's just one of the perks. People who accuse dissenters of unthinkingly opposing war in Iraq are dead wrong. We need some evidence to lead our conclusions to war, not dire warnings and empty rhetoric. Bush has drawn a blank. Calling dissenters names will not alter this simple fact.

Good point, edgar, but you know what they say about "fear." c.i.